15. University of Coimbra
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University of Coimbra's most elegant architecture is the library of over 700 years in history.
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Established in 1290, the university is the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest universities in Europe and the world. The most elegant architecture on campus is the library of over 700 years in history. The library has a Baroque style and the decorations inside look stylish and grand. The ceiling of the library is decorated with various kinds of tapestry and tile painting on various themed like religion, war and history.
14. University of Gothenburg
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University of Gothenburg looks like a spacious garden that provides hiking areas, jogging tracks and unspoiled scenery
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After merging with other universities, University of Gothenburg became the second largest comprehensive university in Sweden in 1977. The university looks like a spacious garden that provides hiking areas, jogging tracks and unspoiled scenery. Riding a bike on the campus is worth trying when visiting.
13. Wrocław University of Technology
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Wrocław University of Technology is famous for its solemn Gothic architecture and grand Classicism architecture.
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Founded in 1945, Wrocław University of Technology is a technical university in Wrocław, Poland. The university is located in the center of the Wrocław, one of the most developed cities in Poland and its campus is famous for its solemn Gothic architecture and grand Classicism architecture. It also displays Baroque architecture and practical Modernism architecture.
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Peking University is known for its long history, outstanding academic resources and beautiful campus.
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Peking University is known for its long history, outstanding academic resources and beautiful campus. The campus of Peking University, also known as Yan Garden, has been unofficially dubbed by many as the mini-Summer Palace for its Weiming Lake area, once part of a Qing Dynasty royal garden. The Boya Tower to the south of the lake is illuminated at night and its reflection bounces off the nearby lake. In warm days, students can be seen reading and studying beside the lake and in winter they skate on it. The campus is also recognized by its traditional Chinese architecture, similar to the Forbidden City.
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Harvard University is one of the best and most beautiful universities in the world.
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Founded in 1636, Harvard University is one of the best and most beautiful universities in the world. It ranks number one on many university rankings. The main campus covers an area of 210 acres. The Harvard Yard constitutes the oldest part and the center of the campus of Harvard University and is the most attractive place in the university. This grassy area contains the central administrative offices, the main libraries of the university, academic buildings including Sever Hall and University Hall, Memorial Church, and the majority of the freshman dormitories.
10.The University of California, Los Angeles
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UCLA consists of two campuses: north campus and south campus.
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Founded in 1919, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The university consists of two campuses: north campus and south campus. The north campus is the center of the original university and is well known for its Renaissance architecture style buildings, such as Powell Library, which is known as one of the best featured sites in Hollywood films. The center of the north campus is the Dixon Square, which is surrounded by oaks. This square is also featured in many films too. While the south campus is completely different, more noted for modern architectures.
09. The University of Tokyo
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The University of Tokyo is well known for the wide plantation of ginkgo trees as well as its Japanese style buildings.
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The University of Tokyo is considered to be the most prestigious university in Japan and has many elite graduates including state leaders. The university ranks among the best 50 universities in the world. The campus of the university is well known for the wide plantation of ginkgo trees as well as its Japanese style buildings. The elegant Red Door, the grate at the front of the university, is a national treasure in Japan. It was built in Edo Period for Military Governors to welcome their brides. Now the Red Door has become a symbol of the University of Tokyo.
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Tsinghua University retains Chinese-style landscapes and buildings, as well as Western-style buildings that reflect the American influence in its history.
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Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University is considered by many to be the best university in China. Covering 356 hectares, it is also one of the largest universities in China. Located on the site of a Qing Dynasty royal garden, the campus retains Chinese-style landscapes and buildings, as well as Western-style buildings that reflect the American influence in its history. The campus was named one of the most beautiful in the world by Forbes in 2010.
07. The University of Copenhagen
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The University of Copenhagen is the oldest and largest university in Denmark.
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Located in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, the University of Copenhagen is the oldest and largest university in Denmark. The university is famous for its splendid landscape, featuring large areas of lawns and ancient architecture from the Middle Ages. The university also boasts modern buildings, including the Green Lighthouse, the first carbon neutral building in Denmark and Bikuben Student Residence. Another highlight of the university is the Bikuben Student Residence, which is a building with 107 studio flats on six floors. The building includes a gym, laundry room, terraces, and a party room.
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Scripps College is a prestigious Women's University in America and ranks number three in the list of America Women's University.
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Scripps College is a prestigious Women's University in America and ranks number three in the list of America Women's University. The 30-acre campus is designed by famous architects Gordon Kaufmann and Edward Huntsman-Trout, primarily in the Mediterranean Revival style. The rose garden between Toll and Browning Halls is designated for students to pick roses, and many women keep fresh-cut roses in their rooms. Various kinds of fruit trees can be seen in the campus, including orange, grapefruit, kumquat, olive, strawberry and loquat.
05. University of Bologna
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University of Bologna is regarded as one of the oldest universities and the "mother of universities" in Europe
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Built in 1088, University of Bologna is regarded as one of the oldest universities and the "mother of universities" in Europe, with a history of more than 900 years. Its campus features sprawling loggias, beautiful arches and red-tile roofs to make an unforgettable architectural impression. The long history of the university and the city has left many exquisite and spectacular architecture, such as the Archiginnasio of Bologna, the striking botanical gardens and the famous Two Towers. The university owns 30 museums, including astronomy museum, geology museum, physic museum, animal museum and pathology museum, as well as one botanical garden.
04.University of Virginia
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The University of Virginia is the only university in the United States to be designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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Established in 1819, the University of Virginia is a public research university founded by Thomas Jefferson and is the only university in the United States to be designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The most famous and unique architecture of the university is found in the "Academic Village". It features the grand Lawn, terraced green space surrounded by residential and academic buildings. The Lawn is one of the landmarks in the university. Another highlight on the campus is the Rotunda, found in the center building of the university. It has half the height and width of the Pantheon in Rome.
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Stanford University is more like a park than a university.
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Founded in 1891, Stanford University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The university was designed by landscape architect master, Frederick Law Olmsted. It is more like a park than a university. Entering the university, you will see colorful flowers, green lands and large trees. The teaching area of science and technology is a mix of newly built buildings and classical Mission Revival buildings built in the earlier times of the university. It features solemn palm avenue, romantic Spanish style red tile roof and countless Greenland.
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Yale University, in New Haven, is a private Ivy League university that was founded in 1701.
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Yale University, in New Haven, is a private Ivy League university that was founded in 1701. Some of the iconic buildings on its campus including Colonial Revival and Ingalls Rink are still considered as the most amazing university structures in the world. Many noteworthy 19th-century mansions along Hillhouse Avenue were also restored to their original splendor.
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Quadrangle courtyard，winding corridor and archway on campus all give the university a touch of elegance.
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The history of Oxford University can be traced back to 11th century and it is regarded as the model of all successful universities. Quadrangle courtyard，winding corridor and archway on campus all give the university a touch of elegance. Radcliffe Camera, the landmark building of the university, built in 1737 and once used as a science building, now serves as the library, which provides a quiet and comfortable reading environment for students. It is one of the most admirable architectures in the world.
